Traffic Signs & Roadway Markings Technician

City-of-Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Valdosta is seeking a Traffic Sign Technician to assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic control devices across the city.

You will fabricate signs, erect and inspect signage, install reflectors, pavement markings, and detour/barrier setups while following safety guidelines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math, and the ability to operate tools and a vehicle; prior apprenticeship or 1–2 years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles of the major duties.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Knowledge of traffic control devices and city procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates signs for all city departments.
• Erects guide, warning, regulatory and street signs.
• Inspects existing signs and replaces damaged or defective signs.
• Installs reflectors on roads.
• Installs or repairs pavement markings.
• Paints curbs and sign posts; stripes roadways.
• Clears brush at intersections and from around signs.
• Installs thermo stop bars, crosswalks, and lane lines.
• Installs and uninstalls traffic counters.
• Installs detour and safe work zone barricades, cones and signs.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Math calculations

Sign fabrication

Tool operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Vehicle operation

Job description

City of Valdosta is seeking a Traffic Sign Technician to assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic control devices across the city.

You will fabricate signs, erect and inspect signage, install reflectors, pavement markings, and detour/barrier setups while following safety guidelines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math, and the ability to operate tools and a vehicle; prior apprenticeship or 1–2 years of related experience preferred.